The training was originally developed for Episcopal Relief & Development and New York Disaster Interfaith Services. “It prepares faith leaders or spiritual care providers to volunteer as disaster chaplains in mass care settings or to serve as disaster chaplains within their house of worship, religious community or professional institution,” explains NDIN President Peter Gudaitis.

The NDIN curriculum is compliant with NIMS (National incident Management Systems) and incorporates FEMA Incident Command System (FEMA IS 100) training. It also complies with the National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Points of Consensus for Disaster Spiritual Care.Participants who complete NDIN training can volunteer with the National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN) or its partners. NDIN can assist volunteers in finding disaster spiritual care volunteer opportunities in local communities across the United States.

About National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN):

NDIN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to build disaster resilient communities through the exchange of best practices information, cooperative support and training. NDIN courses, consultants and trainers help develop best practices resources and sustainable capacity for local advocacy, disaster chaplaincy, mitigation education, preparedness training, relief, and recovery coordination. More at:www.n-din.org